Advice: Velvet Blazer Outfit

Hi, I'm trying to put together an outfit for a christmas dinner party.

I have a the below Velvet navy blazer and I have decided to pair it with this shirt:

Firstly the collar has a black rim, so - Do you think this works with the blue?

Secondly I plan to replace the visible top button on the shirt with this small gold and navy (not black) button (I got the idea from a Versace shirt I saw of almost similar design but they didn't have my size) :

I also have 2 large versions of this button that I could put on the blazer to match, but my thoughts right now is that doing that would be too much. Better just the nice touch of a single small button on the shirt, thoughts?

Your choice isn't traditional, and your accessorizing will stand out ... but I doubt you'll be shown the door.
Oh ... I don't suggest the 'white' chinos this time of year ... nor the navy pants given that the coat is a deep blue. The black trousers might work with the touch of black in the collar.
BTW, you should not take random confessions ... I don't care how much you or they have had to drink.

Thanks, I'll avoid the white pants. The navy pants are actually darker than the blazer. Good point with the black pants, I might go with them.

Evidently a few of you dislike the shirt, maybe it brings back bad memories from your childhood? I have other plain white shirts with a traditional collar, or can you suggest some other look I may be able to wear with the blazer.

Here's me trying it out with a dark red velvety bow tie and traditional plain white shirt, which is a safer option (Sorry for poor picture quality I was rushing. No decision on pocket square yet, this is the same exact blazer but a smaller size than I have since thats all they had in the store to test out with).

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Originally Posted by Quadcammer

just start over dude, I can't even comment seriously here.

I'd prefer you to tear it apart and state why so I don't make the same mistakes twice.

If you end up wearing a tie then perhaps you can have your pocketsquare compliment the color/s in the tie.
I have no issue with the brown shoes. Do you have charcoal grey trousers?
If the blue trousers are even close to the color of the coat ... avoid them. You don't want it too look like a suit that missed.

Thanks. I can get charcoal grey trousers yes, I take it your suggesting grey trousers and brown shoes over wearing black pants with brown shoes?

Thanks Pocketsquareguy ... and good advice. I like the idea of velvet house slippers. I was about to suggest the paisley ... either in the tie or the pocket square. I think it works better in the tie ... perhaps a madder cloth ... then pick a pocket square with a color or colors that match/compliment (but NO matchy-match).

And the flannels are exactly what I was thinking.

And Doriangrey87, I prefer the white shirt with collar which allows for a bow tie. It's looking better.

How about charcoal gray flannels, French cuff collared shirt, velvet house slippers and a silk paisley ascot (or the bow tie). For a house party that should be elegant and festive.
RSS, good to see you back!

Nice, I like the sounds of it. OK so I'll be looking to pick up some charcoal flannel trousers to go with this, it seems like it will complement the blazer and brown shoes nicely, slippers are a nice idea but will save them for another time :)

I will keep paisley in mind for the pocket square or bow tie/tie. I actually tried it on with an Etro paisley shirt but it seemed a bit much.